Shortbread layer

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

Apple layer

4-5 medium peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples

1 Tbsp lemon juice

2 Tbsps all purpose flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Crumble layer

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 tsp cinnamon

6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

1. Shortbread crust- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease a 8x8" or 9x9" with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth Add vanilla and continue mixing until dough resembles a crumble. Press the dough evenly along the bottom of the line pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes until dough rises a bit. Then cool.

3. Apple layer - In a large bowl, mix your prepared apple slices with the lemon juice, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour this mixture onto the baked shortbread crust and spread evenly.

4. Crumble layer- In a small bowl, mix the crumble layer and sprinkle over the apple layer.

5. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until the apples bubble an the top is golden. Once ready, remove, cool and cut into bars.

6. Enjoy!